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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.35, 331.84 and 153

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.35, 331.84 and 153 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.35 : 331.84 = 153 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.35/331.84 = 153/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.35x = 331.84 × 153
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.35x = 50,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,770.76/221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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